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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 1:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
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Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 26 31 36 29 122
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 29 30 30 27 116

After Action Report

The Knicks edged the Bobcats 122-116. The Bobcats had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.